2nd Phase

Diving is seven weeks in length. during theis period the physical training continues but the minimum passing times for the four mile runs, the two mile swims, and the obstacle course are again lowered. Second Phase concentrates on Combat SCUBA (Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus). Students are taught two types of SCUBA: closed-circuit (100% oxygen) and open-circuit (conpressed air). Emphasis is placed on long distance underwater dives with the goal of training students to become basic combat divers, using swimming and diving techniques as a means of transportion from their launch point to their combat objective.

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